Nov. 9, 2023

Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSO) Week

It's EPSO (Early Post-Secondary Opportunities) Week in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. This is an excellent time for students and families to learn more about the District's Early College programs. These programs offer students both a chance to earn college credits early and to save money on their post-secondary education. Visit our newsroom HERE to read more about the MSCS Ready Grad program through the Department of College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE). 

Job Fair For Families

Memphis-Shelby County Schools' Office of Family and Community Engagement is hosting a job fair Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

High school seniors and their families are invited to attend and to speak with more than 60 vendors. There will also be on-the-spot interviews, expungement information, and more! Please click HERE to sign up.

November Superhero Employee Nominations

November Superhero Employee nominations are now open through Nov. 15!

Click HERE to nominate.

New Professional Development Platform

We’re excited to share a new platform for delivering professional learning for MSCS staff! 

Since May 31, all MSCS full-time faculty and staff have 24/7 access to thousands of top-rated courses on Udemy Business.

From coding to presentation skills to management and leadership development, users have many options. 

The relaunch of learning with Udemy Business will occur on Nov. 9 and Nov. 28. 

For login instructions, please click the link below. 

• Udemy Login Step Guide 

Let’s continue to create a culture of learning at MSCS. We hope all MSCS Staff will take full advantage of the Udemy Business course collection. 

Feel free to reach out to Courtney Skipper (skipperc@scsk12.org) or Employee Performance and Support at eps@scsk12.org should you have any questions. 

MSCS 2024 Open Enrollment & Benefits

Annual MSCS Open Enrollment for active employees has officilaly begun and continues through Wednesday, Nov. 15 (changes will be effective as of 1/1/2024).

Important Reminders during this Open Enrollment period:

• If you are an FSA participant, you must elect your coverage levels for 2024:
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• You will have the opportunity to enroll in new plans and opt-out of any plans you no longer wish to participate in for 2024.

• Access Bentek (our online enrollment system) at this link www.mybentek.com/mscs to review your demographic information, current MSCS elections and life insurance beneficiary information.

• Access Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) https://mytcrs.tn.gov/ to view your TCRS beneficiary information.

• Click HERE to view the benefits homepage for current information.

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year's focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer.

Diabetes Risks

Learn all about what causes diabetes and the risks by clicking HERE.

Omada

Get tools you need for better health! Click HERE to begin!

Stay updated on all things health and wellness by visiting our website! 

Diabetes Webinar

Learn life-changing information from Nurse Sabrina Taylor-Gardner about diabetes. Register HERE.

Healthier 901

Healthier 901 Presents: Fit Feasting Healthy Holiday Cooking Demo on Nov. 18 from 2- 4pm. Click HERE to learn more.

2023-24 Mileage Schedule

The MSCS Mileage Schedule is now available for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Click HERE to download and print the schedule for your records.

Safety Reminders: Stow It, Don't Show It!

The District's Safety and Security Team is committed to measures that will keep students and staff safe and reduce any opportunities for crime on District property.

Please read and follow these important safety tips and do your part to reduce vehicle theft and other incidents at your school or office site.

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